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The golden rule for Ultraviolet (UV) filtration is you must hit 5 microns or less. Meaning, you must filter out any particles measuring greater than 5 microns in diameter before the water receives the lethal dose of UV light. Harmful microorganisms can hide behind particles greater than 5 microns and escape the lethal dose. The two common types of filters that we sell at RC Worst are sediment and carbon. Sediment filters are available in a pleated, blown poly, or string wound version. A pleated...

The quality of drinking water can change from day-to-day, season to season. Even if your water is safe today many factors can cause contamination at any time. For example, ordinary events like heavy rainfall, melting snow, agricultural runoff, and industrial pollution can lead to contaminants entering wells or surface water sources. Not all water disinfection methods are created equal. For example, chemicals can be both dangerous to handle and potentially dangerous to the environment. Also,...

One of the most integral parts of a pumping system is a float switch. Float switches are used to monitor liquid levels in a basin, tank, or cistern of a pumping system. The float switches send signals to pumps, control panels, or alarms based on changing levels of the liquid. There are many different options available, however, one of the important differences is whether your system requires a pump or a control float. Simply put, a pump switch will directly control your pump and a control...

If you have a private well water system, your Pressure Switch is an integral component. The Pressure Switch tells the pump that delivers water to your home when to turn on and off. When the pressure in the system drops to a preset low setting the pump will turn on (commonly known as the cut-on pressure). When the pressure in the system rises to the preset high setting the pump will turn off (commonly known as the cut-off pressure). For most homeowners, your Pressure Switch is preset at 40/60....

If you have your own water well system you probably have a pressure tank. It is important to check it every so often to ensure that it is functioning properly.Note: It is important to turn off all power to the system and drain the system of any water pressure prior to checking your tank. You will depressurize your system by turning off the breaker to the pump and opening a faucet in your home. Leave the breaker off until you complete your check of the tank. Adjustments to a new tank should be...